The intention is to ensure complete utilisation of skywalks
Coaches of the Hyderabad Metro (Photo: PTI/File)
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Metro Rail has invited suggestions to help plan the connectivity of its skywalks better.
Speaking at ‘August Fest 2014’ here, HMR managing director N.V.S. Reddy said, “We want schools, colleges and commercial complexes to be properly connected to the skywalks. To ensure that it is effective and also people-friendly, suggestions from students, teachers, professors and businessmen are welcome.”
The intention is to ensure complete utilisation of skywalks. At the same time, safety and security are also to be kept in mind.
Metro stations chief architect Sushil Verma explained, “Metro stations are being built on one pillar which is the first of its kind in the world. The stations will have skywalks which will connect to nearby schools, colleges, shopping malls. Over 200 skywalks have been planned in the city.”
While planning, designs from Japan, Bangkok and other cities were taken into account but the metro stations were built to suit the Indian environment. There is a lot of ventilation inside the metro stations and solar technology will also be used so that electricity consumption can be reduced.
Mr Reddy explained, “Street furniture will be an important aesthetic aspect of metro stations. They will depict the culture of the state and at the same time be useful for senior citizens, women and children.”
( Source : dc correspondent )
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